On the third day of the Multan Test, Pakistan quickly dismissed England in their first innings and gained the upper hand in their second innings.
After bowling England out for 291 runs, Pakistan’s second innings did not start well, as the national team lost their first wicket for just 9 runs when Abdullah Shafique was out for 4 runs.
Before the lunch break, Pakistan lost their second wicket at 25 runs and the third wicket at 43 runs.
Shan Masood managed to score 11 runs, while Saeem Ayub made 22 runs.
Earlier today, in the first session, the England team was bowled out for 291 runs in their first innings, giving Pakistan a lead of 75 runs.
Shortly after the start of play today, England lost their seventh wicket at 248 runs and their eighth wicket at 256 runs. Both wickets were taken by Sajid Khan.
Sajid Khan set a new record in Multan.
England’s ninth wicket fell at 262 runs when Jamie Smith was out for 21 runs.
The visiting team’s last wicket fell at 291 runs.
In Pakistan’s first innings, Sajid Khan took 7 wickets, and Nauman Ali claimed 3 wickets.
Yesterday, at the end of the second day’s play, the visiting team had scored 239 runs for 6 wickets and needed an additional 127 runs to surpass Pakistan’s lead.
The national team was bowled out for 366 runs in their first innings.
Second Test: End of the Second Day’s Play, England at a 127-run Deficit, Pakistan in a Strong Position
It is worth noting that in the first innings, Pakistan showcased remarkable batting, with Kamran Ghulam, playing his first Test, scoring a century, while Saeem Ayub was the second-highest scorer with 77 runs.
It’s important to remember that in the first Test, England defeated Pakistan, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.